Long Island University Computer Competency Exam

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Long Island University Computer Competency Exam - Quiz

As part of the college’s academic requirement, students must pass the Computer Competency Exam.

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1.

When first powered on, the first instructions a computer will execute are stored in:
- A.
  
  RAM
- B.
  
  ROM
- C.
  
  BOOT Drives Directory
- D.
  
  None of these
2.

Computers that represent data as distinct or separate numbers are:
- A.
  
  Analog
- B.
  
  Digital
- C.
  
  Monolog
- D.
  
  Pulsed
3.

A set of four numbers separated by periods that uniquely identify each internet computeris:
- A.
  
  URL
- B.
  
  ISP
- C.
  
  DNS
- D.
  
  AN IP Address
4.

A computer processes information through
- A.
  
  A series of letters
- B.
  
  A series of numbers
- C.
  
  All of the above
- D.
  
  None of the above
5.

What is the name of the key on a keyboard that is used to move the cursor directly to a tab stop.
6.

Name the hardware input device use to enter letters and numbers into the computer.
7.

What is the name of the key on a keyboard that is used to “move around” with a program or go back and escape from an operation.
8.

What is the name of the keys on computer keyboard used to move the cursor up, down, left, or right on your screen.
9.

What is the name of the key used to erase characters to the right of the cursor.
10.

What is the name of the key on keyboard or function of word processing software that is used to add text without deleting previously keyed text.
11.

What is the name of the key used to begin a new line in a word processor, or to enter information into a spreadsheet. It is the same as clicking OK in a dialog box.
12.

What is the name of the key on a keyboard that is used to capitalize letters when pressed with that letter key.
13.

What is the name of the key on a keyboard that spaces the cursor forward one space at a time and produces a blank space when pressed.
14.

What is the name of the key on a keyboard that is used to key all capital letters.
15.

What name is given to programs that allow you to accomplish certain tasks such as write letters, analyze numbers, sort files, manage finances, draw pictures, and play games.
16.

Name the output device that produce sound on a computer
- A.
  
  Monitor
- B.
  
  Speakers
- C.
  
  All of the above
17.

Which of the following is a hand held input device?
- A.
  
  Mouse
- B.
  
  Scanner
- C.
  
  Keyboard
18.

Which of the following are output devices?
- A.
  
  Monitor and Scanner
- B.
  
  Monitor and Printer
- C.
  
  Scanner and Printer
- D.
  
  None of the above
19.

Name the input and output device that sends signals through the phone lines to telecommunications.
20.

Which of the following tasks would typically be carried out using a computer's operating system?
- A.
  
  Creating a new folder for storing files
- B.
  
  Adjusting the contrast and brightness of a digital photograph
- C.
  
  Adding background music to a short video
- D.
  
  Changing the fonts in a word processing document
21.

How many types of cases are there for computers?
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  Four
- E.
  
  Five
22.

The Motherboard is sometimes referred to as:
- A.
  
  System board
- B.
  
  Main board
- C.
  
  All of the above
23.

A computer is not an effective tool if it doesn’t have a method to run
- A.
  
  Software and Electricity
- B.
  
  Electricity and Store Data
- C.
  
  Software and Store Data
- D.
  
  None of the above
24.

CRT which describes a certain type of a Monitor stands for:
- A.
  
  Cathode Ray Tube
- B.
  
  Certified Ray Tube
- C.
  
  Compact Ray Tube
- D.
  
  Computer Ray Tube
25.

LCD which describes a certain type of a Monitor stands for:
- A.
  
  Liquid Crystal Display
- B.
  
  Liquid Computer Display
- C.
  
  Liquid Compact Display
- D.
  
  None of the above